Saint Salome the Myrrh-Bearer

Orthodox icon of Saint Salome the Myrrh-Bearer on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon. 

Saint Salome was the daughter of St. Joseph the Betrothed and his first wife. THe Theotokos would have been her stepmother. She married Zebedee who was a fisherman and became mother of the disciples James and John. She is the one who asked Jesus, "Command that these two sons of mine might sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left, in thy kingdom". She was also one of the witnesses of the Crucifixion. She also was one of the myrrh bearers who helped put Christ into the tomb and went to the tomb later to anoint Christ and witnessed His Resurrection. She is celebrated as one who first brought tidings of the Resurrection to the world, especially on the Sunday of Myrrh-bearing Women. Her feast day is on August 3.